Pennsylvania State Championships
Quarter Scale State Champs
http://www.steelcityhobbies.com/2005Files/QScaleRace.shtml
If you want to wind out your R/C Off-Road vehicle, this is the place.
If you want to get the most speed out of your vehicle... this is it.
The main event will be a quarter scale state championship race held in the Pittsburgh PA area.
Promoters Races sponsored by Steel City Hobbies will also be available.

Information:
When: Saturday, August 27
Time: Gate opens at 9am Racing starts at Noon
Where: Pittsburgh PA - 10 minutes from Greater Pittsburgh International Airport.
Naugle Speedway (Used for cart racing) www.nauglespeedway.com/
What: 1/4 Scale; 1/5 FG Monster Trucks; 1/10th Scale Monster Trucks; 1/8th Scale Buggies & more
Surface: Dirt Oval
Price: $10 at Steel City Hobbies store; $15/class plus $5 track fee Track Side

Further Details:
1/4 Scale
If you are racing 1/4 Scale, contact 2george@comcast.net
1/4 Scale vehicles MUST BE a member of QSAC
1/4 Scale has practice on Friday, August 26th
Nitro Cars
1/5th, 1/10th and 1/8th Scale MUST BE a member of ROAR
All Nitro vehicles can register early at the store - and save $$!

Flyer: http://www.steelcityhobbies.com/Flyers/QSAC.pdf

Steel City Hobbies will be doing all the scoring via AMBrc and RC Scoring Pro.

Contact SCH for more information. www.steelcityhobbies.com

Yes, you can race your T-Maxx, REVO, JATO, Savage, 1/8th scale buggy... You just have to be a member of ROAR for insurance reasons... This is a very large track and you sure will get the chance to wind out your rig to top speed...
One day event only and the 1st of it's kind in Pittsburgh!

How about 1/10th scale buggies and trucks?
Paul

Mike, Do you have my roar card at the shop?

You can race any off road vehicle as long as there are more than 3 i think.

I have a 1/10th scale electric custom works (belly acher chassis) 2wd, 240 tranny, 27 turn stock motor, edm body, with foam tires. Is there a class I could race this in on the 27th?

If so, Could I get some info on becoming a roar member asap?

And also, What type of tires to run there foams or rubber? compounds?

I've had this car for about two years now sitting on my shelf because there is absolutely nowhere in western PA that runs them.

Dinge, I think I have it at my house in my off-road tool bag.. but it may be out-dated.
Paul, about 1/10th Scale Buggies and Trucks... if they are nitro, sure... this is a large oval that will give any 1/10th Scale vehicle a good run. We are trying to stick to 1/8th Scale Buggies, 1/10th Monster Trucks and 1/5 FG Monster trucks... If the class you want to run has more than a few people, we can run it, esp. if you are all ROAR members.
THanks for the post!
Mike

Also forgot to ask about gearing diff/pinion?

I'd imagine it would be extremely high for a track that size. thanks

Dude,
I would think it would be extreamly high. Imagine running on the track at your local high school.. but with dirt... there are a few grooming spots so this is not a perfectly smooth track... but it is good dirt. It will be a challenge I think. Wish I had an 1/8th scale buggy because those would rip!
Mike

Also forgot to ask about gearing diff/pinion?

I'd imagine it would be extremely high for a track that size. thanks

Red,

Well, not sure how well electrics would run here... It may be a little big and long, but hey, like I said... if there are several cars to make up a class, we will not turn you away. I just do not want you to be disappointed. This track is best for fast nitro cars and even better for the 1/5 and quarter scale cars.
Your car would run best on a dirt track designed for 1/10th and 1/8th... I would not run foams here.

About ROAR, you can download a form from:http://www.steelcityhobbies.com/2005Files/QScaleRace.shtml
Check about 1/2 way down the page for downloads... You can join at the store or on-site, as we should have some forms at both places.

As far as running at other tracks in Western PA, you have 3 choices...
McCullough's in Sarver PA is the largest and most experienced track. You would do terrific there, as there are many electric cars there. They are having a huge charity race in September. Also, HobbyTown has a dirt track, which is in early development stages. SCH is hosting an event there on Sept. 17th so you may want to check our website for that. You can find local tracks on our links page: http://www.steelcityhobbies.com/Links.shtml you should check them out before the winter comes in!
Oh, we are working on a dirt track, but we have our hands full as it is. Keep posted to the site for that as well.

Hope this helps!

Mike





I have a 1/10th scale electric custom works (belly acher chassis) 2wd, 240 tranny, 27 turn stock motor, edm body, with foam tires. Is there a class I could race this in on the 27th?

If so, Could I get some info on becoming a roar member asap?

And also, What type of tires to run there foams or rubber? compounds?

I've had this car for about two years now sitting on my shelf because there is absolutely nowhere in western PA that runs them.

Thanks mike.

This particular car is built by custom works stricktly for 1/10th scale dirt ovals and the chassis literally sits less than 1/2 inch off of the ground.

Looking at naugle speedway I think the chassis might get hung up on the dirt and the wheels would just keep spinning (lol) since the car has such a low center of gravity.

Does hobby town have a dirt oval track? (I've been to mccullough's off road to race my xxx-t, great track).

Red,
Exactly... it may get hung up. If Naugles would not use those "things" on the rollers, it would be a smooth track. That track is designed for cart racing and needs that type of "rolling" to keep the water from forming ruts when it is watered down... that kind of is a pain for the smaller R/C cars...

No, Hobbytown is a "road course" design... but they may make an oval if there was enough response. I know we would! ;)

Thanks mike.

This particular car is built by custom works stricktly for 1/10th scale dirt ovals and the chassis literally sits less than 1/2 inch off of the ground.

Looking at naugle speedway I think the chassis might get hung up on the dirt and the wheels would just keep spinning (lol) since the car has such a low center of gravity.

Does hobby town have a dirt oval track? (I've been to mccullough's off road to race my xxx-t, great track).

Thanks mike I appreciate all the help.

No problem. Hope I was a help.
Mike!

Tomorrow is the big day... hope the weather holds out!

Despite all the rain on Saturday, we were able to get the race in! For pictures and results: http://www.steelcityhobbies.com/2005Files/QScaleRace.shtml